Diet and stress have a lot to do with one another. Let’s learn more about some of the things we eat and how they may affect our stress levels.
Skip the Caffeine
It seems obvious that caffeine would tend to heighten stress levels, but how often does that fact change our habits? Drinks like coffee, tea, and energy drinks contain powerful neuro-stimulators, which can help pry those sleepy eyes open, but also make you feel anxious.
Caffeine should never be a substitute for sleep. Try getting a few more hours of sleep each night vs reaching for a cup of coffee the next morning.
Cut Junk Food From Your Diet
The problem is that junk foods are basically devoid of nutritional value and full of the bad stuff – fats, carbs, sugar, and salt.
These things are okay in small doses, but when eaten consistently, most experience weight gain, high blood pressure, and other potentially unhealthy conditions.
Fuel Your Body, Fuel Your Mind
Asparagus is loaded with folic acid, which boosts mood. Avocado helps with balanced blood pressure and is packed with stress-relieving B vitamins. Blueberries are chock-full of stress-busting antioxidants. And there’s more…
The vitamin C in oranges assists in helping sustain normal blood pressure and reduces the levels of stress hormone cortisol. You can also give your system a much-needed pick-me-up by supplementing your diet with spirulina, which contains bio-available iron, B vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and muscle-building protein.
How You Eat Can Change Your Life
By now, you’re probably getting the picture: instead of loading up on empty calories, fill your plate with nutritious fruits, vegetables, and stress-busting nutritional supplements like spirulina and astaxanthin. Your body and your mood will thank you.
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http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/eat-to-beat-stress-10-foods-that-reduce-anxiety/slide/8
